Class Description
Oct 3rd, 2008 by admin
Each classroom employs a teacher who has a Masters degree, or is working towards one, and two instructional teacher assistants. The adult to child ratio is approximately one adult for every three children. Children are under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.
As with other aspects of the School, Rise’s calendar and hours are based on the Rise Program in Alabama. The year-round schedule also is aligned as closely as possible with the schedule of our local school systems. The projected days of operation for each year are supplied in advance to allow parents time to plan alternative child-care options. There are planned breaks which include one week in the Spring, two weeks in May/June, three weeks in August, one week at Thanksgiving and two-three weeks in December/January. The classes operate from 8:00 AM until 2:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.
During the typical school day, each child follows a schedule that includes individual activities, group activities, gross motor play indoors or outdoors, therapeutic services as indicated, lunch and rest. Each child’s schedule is individualized so that the day can include as many learning opportunities as possible.
Rise offers a number of services to children that may include occupational, physical, speech and music therapies using a collaborative/consultation service delivery model. Services are delivered through an integrated therapy approach in which the therapeutic activities are provided routinely by the teachers and instructional teacher assistants with ongoing input from the therapists. The therapeutic activities are integrated into the daily routine of each classroom. The therapists monitor the activities on a regular basis. Using this approach, therapy is delivered in an efficient manner during a child’s school day.
The Rise Extended Care program is available between 7:45 am -8:00 am and 2:30 pm -5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Program operation follows the Rise School Calendar. The program is available only to families enrolled in the Rise School. The Rise Extended Care is does not support the same curriculum criterion as The Rise School. The program provides a safe and healthy learning environment for children.
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